Health and Safety Manager (Transportation)

Company: Penske
Location: Houston
Posted on: November 18, 2024

Job Description:

Position Summary Collaborate with operations personnel to integrate Health & Safety into all activities and decision making processes at assigned locations throughout the country. Major Responsibilities: Prevention of vehicle accidents and work related injuries Compliance with company policies, procedures, and agency regulations Warehousing and Transportation safety management Monitor and analyze H&S performance Provide communication to Operations' Leadership regarding performance status and make recommendations for improvement Monitor effectiveness of performance improvement efforts, with emphasis on both leading and trailing indicators Provide regulatory interpretations and updates, support for Operations' Leadership, oversee effective safety training Other projects as assigned by Director of Safety and Senior Operations Leadership. Hybrid Role - Location is Houston, TX Travel up to 40% Qualifications: Three years DOT fleet and/or general industry safety management experience Comprehensive knowledge of DOT, and OSHA regulations and requirements Comprehensive knowledge of basic safety management techniques Effective communication skills, written and verbal Effective team building skills Ability to manage multiple projects, establish priorities, and accomplish goals & objectives Proficiency with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word Bachelors Degree Flexibility regarding travel - average 3 nights away per week - includes some weekends Analytical and problem solving skills Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required. Physical Requirements: -The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. -While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Penske Logistics Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more. Job Category: Other Corporate Job Family: Health, Safety, & Security Address: 6913 Guhn Road Suite 100 Primary Location: US-TX-Houston Employer: Penske Logistics LLC Req ID: 2414966 Date posted: 11/16/2024

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